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with loud 'hee-haws.' The ass was a matter of much con- 

 cern, as it was desirable to secure a gentle and obedient 

 animal. The ass is noted for his perversity and obstinacy, 

 and these qualities were often in evidence during the pro- 

 cessions. Often the 'sacred ass' manifested a decided ob- 

 jection to entering the church, and in many cases had to 

 be carried in a proceeding which detracted from the dig- 

 nity of the occasion. It was considered a great triumph, 

 and a good omen, if the ass could be induced to bray dur- 

 ing the church services." 



You notice the ass generally refused to go in and preach, 

 but when he did go in and stood in front of the altar and 

 brayed, they considered the noise a wonderful oration. 

 The ass could see no use or purpose in the fool business, 

 and sometimes had to be carried in. However even after 

 they had carried him in up to the altar, he would some- 

 times refuse to bray or preach for them, when of course 

 they would feel greatly disappointed. This is only one of 

 the countless absurdities performed by man and the old 

 notion that man alone reasons and animals act from in- 

 stinct is clearly without foundation. Animals never act 

 silly as the human race does today. The oyster building 

 cells can make a better pearl than the greatest scientist 

 today. The oyster in his ways and place in life is just 

 as smart as the brightest man in his place in nature. The 

 size of the being or cell colony does not determine its in- 

 telligence, capacity or wisdom. 



The Dinosaur, one of the largest animals that ever lived, 

 is now extinct and no more. In its day it was probably 

 the most powerful animal that ever lived. The cells 

 building the Dinosaur went too far in the matter of size, 

 and failed altogether while the smaller cell colonies like 

 plants, insects, etc., are still with us and flourish in great 

 profusion. How can the young wasp know how to do all 



